Want More? What are Automakers Doing to Bridge the EV Charging Gap?
Tesla Recalls Over 239,000 Vehicles for Potential Rearview Camera Image Defect
The recall addresses a circuit board issue that may cause rearview camera failure, resolved with an OTA update or parts replacement if needed.
January 14, 2025
Tesla has recalled an estimated 239,382 Model 3, Model S (pictured), Model X, and Model Y vehicles from 2023-2025 model years.
Photo: Tesla
2 min to read
Tesla is recalling an estimated 239,382 units of certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and 2023-2025 Model Y vehicles due to a potential computer issue resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
Beginning on or shortly after December 18, 2024, affected vehicles began receiving an over-the-air (OTA) software update that changes the vehicle power-up sequence to prevent the shorting failure condition to the primary and/or secondary power component.
Reason for the Recall
The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. Due to this issue, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
With the condition present, the rearview camera display will appear blank when the vehicle is shifted to Reverse.
Loss of the rearview camera display may affect the driver’s rear visibility and increase the risk of a collision. The driver may continue to reverse the vehicle by performing a shoulder check and using their mirrors.
What Remedies Are Available?
As of December 30, 2024, Tesla has identified 887 warranty claims and 68 field reports related to the condition.
Beginning on December 18, 2024, at no cost to customers, affected vehicles began receiving an OTA software update to the vehicle’s power sequence. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure and replace the affected computers.
Beginning on December 16, 2024, vehicles in production received the software remedy described above, while Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles in production also received different car computer variants.
No further action is necessary from owners of affected vehicles equipped with software release 2024.44.25.3, 2024.45.25.6, or a later release if an affected vehicle has not experienced the shorting failure condition or stress that may lead to the shorting failure condition.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 7, 2025.
More Safety
The Safest Fleets Aren’t the Ones with the Most Technology
You’ve made the telematics investment. Here’s how to capture the other half of its value and build the safest fleet on the road.
Read More →
Sponsored•August 7, 2026
Hidden in Plain Sight: Fleet Compliance Risks
Fleet compliance isn't just about having policies — it's about consistently enforcing them. This practical guide reveals six hidden compliance risks common in public sector and shared fleet operations and outlines proven strategies to improve visibility, accountability, and audit readiness
Read More →
NETS Sets 2026 Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference for Indianapolis
The Sept. 15–17 program will feature fleet benchmarking data, case studies, emerging technologies, and implementation strategies while running alongside the NSC Safety Congress & Expo.
Read More →
Off-the-Job Crashes Account for 43% of Employers’ $61.7 Billion Crash Burden
NETS quantifies costs dispersed across fleet, risk, HR, and other departments while providing new per-crash benchmarks for employers.
Read More →
Ram Recalls More Than 1.27 Million 1500 Pickups for Seat Belt Anchor Issue
The recall affects certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 pickups that may have improperly attached second-row seat belt buckle anchors.
Read More →
Sponsored•July 17, 2026
How Better Visibility Cut Speeding Violations by 48%
Fleet leaders don't need more data, they need clearer visibility into what the data is saying. This case study explores how one utility replaced speeding-event counts with a single metric — miles driven in violation — to strengthen safety and significantly reduce speeding violations.
Read More →
Operation Safe Driver Week: Why the Industry's Oldest Safety Campaign Still Matters to Fleets
A look at how a 2007 enforcement initiative became one of the most consequential weeks on the fleet safety calendar, and what it means for your drivers in 2026.
Read More →
Nexar-Nauto Merger Aims to Give Fleets Better Safety Intelligence Through Larger Driving Dataset
Stefan Heck tells Automotive Fleet that combining more than 10 billion miles of driving history with Nexar's AI models will give fleets deeper insights into driver risk and roadway conditions than either company could provide independently.
Read More →
Sponsored•July 2, 2026
From Silos to Solutions: Relationship Management for Safer Fleets
From telematics adoption and driver accountability to policy consistency and risk mitigation, this episode breaks down what it really takes to build a safer fleet culture without slowing business down.
Read More →
IIHS Launches First Commercial Vehicle Safety Evaluations
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun evaluating heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans for driver protection. Which models earned top marks?
Read More →